UK survey finds children know more about celebrities than history

How was the first man on the moon: Buzz or Neil?

A survey among 2000 UK 6-12 years olds found that children are knowledgeable about current celebrity gossip but lack knowledge about historical figures, major wars, and world events.

For example:

-One in five kids believe Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear was the first person to set foot on the moon rather than Neil Armstrong.

-One in six even failed to identify US President Barrack Obama, claiming he was Mr T from the A-Team, F1 Lewis Hamilton and even Nelson Mandela.

But in contrast:

A whopping 65 per cent knew Britney Spears shaved her head, and 55 per cent correctly said model Jordan has been married twice.

Full article here: Buzz Lightyear was first man to walk on moon, children believe (Telegraph)